Review of Amines

Flashcards to review key concepts related to amines, including definitions, classifications, and naming conventions.

Amines

Derivatives of ammonia where one or more hydrogen atoms are replaced with alkyl or aromatic groups.

IUPAC Naming of Amines

In IUPAC names, the e in the corresponding alkane name is replaced with 'amine'.

Classification of Amines

Amines are classified as primary, secondary, or tertiary based on the number of carbon groups bonded to the nitrogen atom.

Primary Amine

An amine with one carbon group bonded to the nitrogen atom.

Secondary Amine

An amine with two carbon groups bonded to the nitrogen atom.

Tertiary Amine

An amine with three carbon groups bonded to the nitrogen atom.

Common Names of Amines

Common names for amines are often used when alkyl groups are not branched, listing alkyl groups alphabetically in front of 'amine'.

Aniline

The IUPAC name for the amine of benzene.

Prefix N-

Used to indicate an alkyl group attached to the nitrogen atom in amines.

Alkyl Groups

Groups derived from alkanes by the removal of one hydrogen atom, can be used in naming amines.